Leica UK has today confirmed the full technical specification for the first S-system camera, the S2, which is due to go on sale in October. Also released are details of new lenses.
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Technical data for the LEICA S2 / LEICA S2-P (as supplied to AP by Leica UK)
Camera type: Digital single-lens reflex camera for use with Leica S lenses
Image sensor: low-noise Kodak CCD sensor. Resolution: 37.5 megapixels (7,500 x 5,000).
Size: 45 x 30mm, pixel spacing: 6µm. Aspect ratio: 3:2.
Dynamic range: 12 stops, colour depth: 16 bits per pixel, low-pass filter: none (Moiré detection and suppression using digital signal processing)
Sensitivity range: ISO 80 to 1250 (manual or automatic control)
Data storage (format): DNG (approx. 75 MB per image), JPEG (basic or fine),
Memory cards: CompactFlash (up to 64 GB), SD cards (HC)
Maximum frame rate: 1.5 images/s, buffer memory: 1 GB (for a minimum sequence of 8 images in DNG format)
Control monitor: 3-inch TFT with 460,000 pixels, 16 million colours, cover glass: highly abrasion and scratch resistant sapphire glass (only with the LEICA S2-P)
Connections: High-speed USB 2.0 (robust connection with strain-relief, cable included), HDMI, remote release, X sync, SCA3002
Exposure metering: Multi-field metering (5 fields), centre-weighted integral metering, spot metering (3.5%)
Exposure control: Program mode (with Shift function), shutter priority, aperture priority, manual metering
Shutter: Metal focal-plane shutter integrated in body: 1/4000 s to 32 s (B to 120 s), flash sync time: 1/125 s, optional leaf shutter in selected lenses: 1/500 s to 32 s, flash synch time: All speeds
Flash operation: Metering method: TTL (multi-field, center-weighted, spot), TTL-HSS rapid synchronisation up to 1/4000 s with focal plane shutter, Compatibility: fully compatible with LEICA SF 58 and devices with SCA3002 adapters
Auto Focus: Central crosshair sensor, focusing drive in lens
Operating Modes: AF Continuous, AF Single, MF, MF Override
Viewfinder: High eye-point pentaprism viewfinder
Magnification: 0.86x, viewfinder field: 96%, dioptre compensation -3 to +1,
focusing screen: Matte with cross-hairs (interchangeable)
Power supply: Li-Ion battery (7.4 V, 2150 mAh)
Housing: Die-cast magnesium, size (without lens):
160 x 120 x 80 mm, weight: 1410 g (including battery), resistant to dust and dripping/splashing water
Scope of supply Software: Adobe Lightroom, Leica Image Shuttle, one battery, charging unit, USB cable
Technical data LEICA SUMMARIT-S 35 mm f/2.5 ASPH. (CS)
Lenses/groups: 11/9 (2 aspherical surfaces)
Optical design: Rear group focusing
Image angle (diagonal,
horizontal, vertical): approx. 75°, 65°, 46°, approx. corresponds to 28 mm
in 35 mm-format
Aperture range: 2.5 to 22
Shortest distance: 0.55 m
Largest image scale: 1:11
Filter thread size: 82 mm
Dimensions
(diameter/length): 88 mm/122 mm
Weight: 930 g (CS: 1080 g)
Technical data LEICA SUMMARIT-S 70 mm f/2.5 ASPH. (CS)
Lenses/groups: 8/6 + 1 protective filter (1 aspherical surface)
Optical design: Floating element focusing*
Image angle (diagonal,
horizontal, vertical): approx. 42°, 35,5°, 24°, approx. corresponds to 56 mm
in 35 mm-format
Aperture range: 2.5 to 22
Shortest distance: 0.5 m
Largest image scale: 1:4.7
Filter thread size: 82 mm
Dimensions
(diameter/length): 90 mm/93 mm
Weight: 740 g (CS: 890 g)
*during focusing the relative position of two lens elements changes compared to the rest of the optical system
Technical data LEICA APO-MACRO-SUMMARIT-S 120 mm f/2.5 (CS)
Lenses/groups: 9/7
Optical design: Floating element focusing*
Image angle (diagonal,
horizontal, vertical): approx. 25°, 21°, 14°, approx. corresponds to 96 mm in
35 mm-format
Aperture range: 2.5 to 22
Shortest distance: 0.57 m
Largest image scale: 1:2
Filter thread size: 72 mm
Dimensions
(diameter/length): 91 mm/128 mm
Weight: 1135 g (CS: 1285 g)
*during focusing the relative position of two lens elements changes compared to the rest of the optical system
Technical data LEICA APO-TELE-ELMAR-S 180 mm f/3.5 (CS)
Lenses/groups: 9/7
Optical design: Internal focusing
Image angle (diagonal,
horizontal, vertical): approx. 17°, 14°, 9.5°, approx. corresponds to 144 mm
in 35 mm-format
Aperture range: 3.5 to 32
Shortest distance: 1.5 m
Largest image scale: 1:7
Filter thread size: 72 mm
Dimensions
(diameter/length): 88 mm/151 mm
Weight: 1150 g (CS: 1300 g )
